Top 10 Free Things to do in Santorini, South Aegean

This is the most obvious hike you can make on the island of Santorini and it will lead you - if you have not discovered them by now - through the sister villages of Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli, going higher up all the time above the caldera. It then continues through the expanding housing in northern direction and it finally goes to Oia via a really magnificent path. This hike offers many changing views on the volcano, the sea and the caldera. This hike takes two hours and a half (actual walking time), but the total time can reach 4 or 5 hours. It is ideal to leave Firà at about 10am and in this way you will arrive in Oia already between 1 and 2pm. You can then eat in Oia in one of the many bars. In the afternoon you can descend to the little harbour of Ammoudi in Oia. From the bus square in Fira (when you get to Fira by bus) you have to continue to the very busy square of Theotokopoulou. This is the modern centre of Fira with a lot of travel agencies, banks and bars. In the corner, in between the George's Snack Corner and the Pelican travel agency you go left, in the direction of the caldera. You can then take one of the three streets off the right, they all lead towards the higher part of Fira. Once at the Archaeological Museum higher up (this museum is open till 3pm, but not on Mondays), take a left, past the upper station of the cable car. You then go right above the caldera, until the red-brown building higher up that dominates this neighbourhood of Firostefani: it is the P.M. Nomikos Conference Centre, where a lot of exhibitions take place – on the extending corner in front of this building many people take pictures of the marvellous panoramic view. On the left of the Centre you follow the tiled road and stairs, while you enjoy the view – in front of you you can see the even higher situated village of Imerovigli.

Vassaltis is Santorini's newest winery with construction being completed only in April 2016. With the financial crisis hitting Greece, Yannis Valambous decides to return to Santorini to revive the vineyards he inherited from his late father. A year later he decides to pursue a dream the seemed too distant to ever materialize; the creation of a winery. His vision is to create a modern state of the

Browse a lovely collection of sculptures at Gabbiano Nero. Found in the heart of Kamari just steps from the beach, it makes for a great stop before or after you spend some time soaking up the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Gabbiano Nero’s specialists are available, whether you are purchasing your first art collectable or just visiting to explore our latest creations. We are available to help you find art that you love, with your price range, interests and current collection in mind. We can also source works which aren’t publicly listed on the site. With inventory sourced directly from the artist, Gabbiano Nero is uniquely positioned to offer exclusive sculptures to each buyer. We handle all aspects of international shipping and customs for a completely hassle-free delivery.

MATI Art Gallery in Fira is the space where internationally acclaimed artist Yorgos Kypris displays his artwork and connects with people from all around the world. Since its establishment in 1990, MATI has become a local landmark in Santorini . Our aim is to share fine taste and contemporary perceptions about art with the international community of art lovers. The unparalleled selection of artwork that you will find in our gallery ranges from sculpture & installations to drawings & designer jewelry. The personalized approach that we like to develop with our clients has enabled us to build a rich portfolio of commissioned works in museums & public spaces, private collections, hotels and other commercial buildings. Our 30 years of experience guarantees and secures hassle-free fully insured worldwide shipping, always making sure we provide an outstanding service.

Skaros was considered the most important of Santorini's five castle fortresses. The rock was inhabited in medieval times, because the fortress constructed there offered protection from pirates.